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Hŏ Kyun
Hŏ Kyun (; 3 November 1569 – 12 October 1618) was a Korean novelist, poet, and politician during the Joseon period. He was also known by his art names, Kyosan () and Sŏngso (). Biography Hŏ Kyun was born into the Yangcheon Heo clan in the city of Gangneung to Hŏ Yŏp and his second wife, Lady Kim of the Gangneung Kim clan. Hŏ Kyun's older sister Heo Nanseolheon was a poet. Hŏ's family was of the noble (''yangban'') class (his father had been mayor of Gangneung) and as such Hŏ Kyun was afforded a solid education and in 1594 passed the nation's highest civil service exam. Under the strong influence of his tutor, Yi Tal (), Hŏ Kyun became a progressive and liberal thinker who dreamed of establishing a more progressive society by eliminating Confucian elements in the social, literary, and political realms.Tai-jin Kim. 1976. ''A Bibliographic Guide to Traditional Korean Sources''. Seoul: Asiatic Research Center, 291. Hŏ went on to serve the government of Joseon in suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Yalu River, Amnok and Tumen River, Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchen people, Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Korean Confucianism, Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Korean Buddhism, Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally Buddhists faced persecution. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the Korean peninsula and saw the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS; ) is the public broadcasting, national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters under the government of South Korea. The KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television television station, station, KBS1, broadcasts on Television channel, channel 9 while KBS2, an entertainment-oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio and online services in 12 languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station () with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1569 Births
Year 1569 ( MDLXIX) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. Events January–March * January 11 — The first recorded lottery in England begins and continues, nonstop, at the west door of St Paul's Cathedral for almost five months. Each share costs ten shillings, and proceeds are used to repair harbours, and for other public works. * February 26 — Pope Pius V issues a papal bull expelling all Jews from Italian and French territories. * March 13 – Battle of Jarnac: Royalist troops under Marshal Gaspard de Tavannes surprise and defeat the Huguenots under the Prince of Condé, who is captured and murdered. A substantial proportion of the Huguenot army manages to escape, under Gaspard de Coligny. April–June * April 15 – Burmese–Siamese War: In what is now Thailand, Mahinthrathirat reclaims the throne of the Ayutthaya Kingdom upon the death of King Maha Chakkraphat. * May 6 – England's St. Paul Cathedral lottery ends with the selection o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heo's Diner
''Heo's Diner'' () is a 2025 South Korean time slip fantasy romantic comedy television series written by Sung So-hyun, co-directed by Oh Hwan-min and Kim Kyung-eun, and starring Xiumin, Chu So-jung, Lee Sae-on, and Lee Soo-min. Based on the web novel of the same name by Jeon Seon-yeong. It premiered on Netflix and Wavve on March 24, 2025, at 17:00 ( KST) and also broadcast on at 21:00 (KST). Synopsis Heo Gyun, a man from the Joseon period unexpectedly travels 400 years into the future and starts to open restaurant. Cast and characters Main * Xiumin as Heo Gyun : The first food columnist of the Joseon period who is a genius recognized by everyone. * Chu So-jung as Bong Eun-sil : The daughter of a restaurant with no signboard who is a straightforward person that cannot tolerate injustice. * Lee Sae-on as Lee Yi-cheom / Lee Hyuk # Lee Yi-cheom: a goal-oriented man who does not care about the means and methods to achieve what he wants. # Lee Hyuk: a graduate of one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiumin
Kim Min-seok (; born March 26, 1990), better known by his stage name Xiumin (; ), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, its sub-group Exo-M and leader of its sub-unit Exo-CBX. He debuted as a soloist on September 26, 2022, with the extended play (EP) ''Brand New (EP), Brand New''. Name His stage name is a combination of the Chinese reading of hanja characters 秀 (xiù), which means great or show, and 珉 (mín) which is part of his birth name. Life and career 1990–2013: Early life and career beginnings Xiumin was born on March 26, 1990, in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul and grew up in Guri, Gyeonggi Province. He was a student at Catholic Kwandong University where he attended a seminar and gave a presentation for students in Applied Music. Xiumin learned martial arts and has a black belt in Kendo and Taekwondo. He also trained in Wushu (sport), Wushu and Fencing. Xiumin is also known as an avid fan of association foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Splendid Politics
''Splendid Politics'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Cha Seung-won, Lee Yeon-hee, Kim Jaewon, Seo Kang-joon, Han Joo-wan and Jo Sung-ha. It aired on MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes. The Korean title ''Hwajeong'' is a shortened version of ''Hwaryeohan Jeongchi'' (literally "Splendid Politics"). Plot Prince Gwanghae (portrayed by Cha Seung-won), son of a concubine, usurps the Joseon throne from the direct bloodline of his father, King Seonjo (portrayed by Park Yeong-gyu). After her younger brother, Grand Prince Yeongchang (portrayed by Jeon Jin-seo), is executed, Princess Jeongmyeong (portrayed by Lee Yeon-hee), who managed to flee the palace during the massacre, starts living as a commoner disguised as a man while plotting her revenge. Cast Main *Cha Seung-won as Yi Hon, Prince Gwanghae ** Lee Tae-hwan as young Yi Hon * Lee Yeon-hee as Princess Jeongmyeong **Jung Chan-bi as young Princes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Nae-sang
Ahn Nae-sang (; born December 25, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He began his career on the stage, and in 1994 made his film debut in the Bong Joon-ho short film ''Baeksekin'' ("White Man" or "White-collar worker"), followed by Jang Sun-woo's '' Bad Movie'' in 1997. He has since starred in numerous films, with supporting roles in Lee Chang-dong's ''Oasis'' and ''Poetry'', and a leading role in ''Hoichori'' ("Cane"). He also appears in television series, notably '' Conspiracy in the Court'', ''First Wives' Club'', '' Three Brothers'', '' High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged'', and '' The Light in Your Eyes''. Filmography Film Television series Web show Variety show *'' Off to School (Jtbc,2015 Ep 47–50)'' *''NSA Investigation Team'' (jTBC, 2013) *''Delicious Story'' (SBS, 2007) Theater *''If I Am with You'' (너와 함께라면, 2012) *''A Midsummer Night's Dream ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' is a Comedy (drama), comedy play written by William Shakespeare in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King's Face
''The King's Face'' (; Hanja: 王의 얼굴) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae, Kim Gyu-ri and Shin Sung-rok. It aired on KBS2 from November 19, 2014, to February 5, 2015, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 23 episodes. Plot Gwanghae, the child of a concubine, becomes the Crown Prince of Joseon. For the next 16 years, the illegitimate prince lives through turbulent times, enduring death threats and possible dethronement. Gwanghae has a contentious relationship with his father King Seonjo, and the two eventually become rivals in politics and love. Using physiognomy as a weapon and means to gain power, Gwanghae enlists a face-reading fortuneteller to help him become the next King. Cast * Seo In-guk as Prince Gwanghae * Jo Yoon-hee as Kim Ga-hee ** Jeon Min-seo as young Kim Ga-hee *Lee Sung-jae as King Seonjo * Kim Gyu-ri as Lady Gwi-in of the Kim clan * Shin Sung-rok as Kim Do-chi * Go Won-hee as Queen Inmok * Im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Ji-Kyu
Im Ji-kyu (born March 7, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the independent film, indie films ''Who's That Knocking at My Door?'', ''Milky Way Liberation Front'', and ''Magic''. Im also played supporting roles in the Korean drama, television romantic comedies ''Queen of Reversals'' and ''The Greatest Love (South Korean TV series), The Greatest Love''. Personal life Im Ji-kyu married Park Ye-son, his girlfriend of four years, in a small private wedding in Seoul on May 17, 2014. He met his wife, a lawyer, at church. Filmography Film Television series Web series Awards and nominations References External links * *Im Ji-kyu at Naver * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Im, Ji-kyu South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors 1978 births Living people Male actors from Busan 21st-century South Korean male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Love From The Star
''My Love from the Star'' () is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy television series written by Park Ji-eun and directed by Jang Tae-yoo. Produced by Choi Moon-suk and Moon Bo-mi, it stars Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In-na, Shin Sung-rok, and Ahn Jae-hyun. It tells the story of an extraterrestrial alien who landed on Earth in 1609 during the Joseon Dynasty and 400 years later falls in love with a top female actor. The plot is originally inspired by historical records from the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty dating to autumn 1609, when residents reported sightings of unidentified flying objects across the Korean peninsula. The series aired for 21 episodes on Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) from December 18, 2013, to February 27, 2014. According to Nielsen Korea, it recorded an average nationwide television viewership rating of 24 percent. It garnered widespread popularity during its broadcast and sparked trends in fashion, make-up and restaurants. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Broadcasting System
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS; ) is one of the leading Television in South Korea, South Korean television and radio broadcasters. The broadcaster legally became known as SBS in March 2000, changing its corporate name from Seoul Broadcasting System (). Its flagship terrestrial television television station, station SBS TV broadcasts as Television channel, channel 6 for digital and cable. Established on 14 November 1990, SBS is the largest private broadcasting, private broadcaster in South Korea, and is owned by the Taeyoung Construction. It operates its flagship television channel which has a nationwide network of 10 regional stations, and three radio networks. SBS has provided digital terrestrial television service in the ATSC format since 2001, and T-DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) service since 2005. History After South Korea's democratic reform in 1987, the government moved to create a new commercial broadcaster in South Korea, the second after the Munhwa Broadcasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masquerade (2012 Film)
''Masquerade'' () is a 2012 South Korean period drama film starring Lee Byung-hun in dual role as the bizarre King Gwanghae and the humble acrobat Ha-sun, who stands in for the monarch when he faces the threat of being poisoned. With 12.3 million tickets sold, ''Masquerade'' is the ninth highest-grossing South Korean film. Also, it swept the 49th Grand Bell Awards, winning in 15 categories, including Best Film, Director, Screenplay and Actor. Plot The confusing and conspiratorial 15th ruler of Korea's Joseon Dynasty King Gwang-hae (Lee Byung-hun) orders his Secretary of Defense, Heo Gyun ( Ryu Seung-ryong), to find him a double in order to avoid the constant threat of assassination. In constant fear of being poisoned, the king becomes obnoxious and threatens everyone around him, including the kitchen maids. Heo gyun finds Ha-sun, a lowly acrobat and bawdy joker who looks remarkably like the king to replace the king occasionally whenever the king is out of the palace. In few day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
